Moulins de la Vergne

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The river seugne
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  • Dog-friendly site on a former flour mill a five-minute drive from Pons
  • Le Château des Enigmes five minutes’ drive; Cognac half an hour
  • Grass pitches on the river Seugne; on-site fishing
Between Bordeaux (think of all the wine you could drink…) and La Rochelle, with its splendid beaches (about 100 kilometres, or one hour’s drive, to either destination), Moulins de la Vergne occupies the site of a former flour mill on the banks of the river Seugne. It’s a blissfully peaceful spot with level grass pitches shaded by lush trees – just the ticket for a little relaxation in the Charente-Maritime department. The site sits just outside Pons (accessed by a five-minute drive on the D234), a historic town on the route from Tours to Santiago de Compostela. People around these parts have been welcoming pilgrims and visitors for centuries, and you and your family (including your dog, who must be kept on a leash) will be greeted warmly here. The main building houses the reception area, the restaurant and the bathrooms (with showers and a bath); there is also a launderette, a washing-up area and a drinking-water tap. And good news for anglers, too: the proximity to the river means you can whip out your fishing gear and (try to) catch pike and perch. When it’s time to explore, Moulins de la Vergne puts you within easy driving distance of a whole load of interesting sights. You already know about Bordeaux and its vineyards, but this area is also famed for its production of brandy in and around Cognac (half an hour). At the Rémy Martin Estate (20 minutes), for example, you can learn about the distilling and ageing processes and enjoy a tasting with nibbles.

Site type

Tent pitches 25
Touring caravan pitches 25
Motorhome pitches 25
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

5.8

Overall rating from 22 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Budget/backpackerPeaceful

52% would recommend this site to a friend

52% would stay here again

What customers say

A serene spot with good pitches, often with water/electric. Owners are lovely, restaurant's a hit. Some say it's a bit run-down, needs a clean and tidy, but upgrades are coming.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very quiet and relaxed. Staff Friendly…

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Anonymous

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Very quiet and relaxed. Staff Friendly

Disliked Toilet block far away and showers cold.

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Absolutely nothing Turned around and left…

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Rosaleen L.

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Absolutely nothing
Turned around and left

Disliked The whole site.
Like something from the 2nd world war

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La tranquilidad que se respira en…

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Anonymous

Electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked La tranquilidad que se respira en el camping y amabilidad de las personas que nos atendieron. El restaurante también nos gustó. Cenamos allí y la comida estaba muy buena.

Disliked El camping parece que está algo descuidado. Los baños podrían estar más limpios y a veces no había papel.

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Beautiful location. Would be better if the facilities were cared for.

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Anonymous

Electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely location. Not far from the motorway.

Disliked Facilities sadly neglected.

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Perfect camping site highly recommended

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S S.

Electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Perfect place to stay particularly if you are traveling along the main motorway. Clean facilities and kind management. Electricity and tap water in every pitch. And beautiful nature.You just wasn't to stay there forever

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L accueil charmant des propriétaires à…

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Karine Y.

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked L accueil charmant des propriétaires à une heure tardive, bien appréciable quand on est itinérant. Les emplacements spacieux, propres, plats et ombragés pour ceux qui le souhaitent. Le calme. Excellent rapport Qualité prix.

Disliked Les sanitaires peuvent être un peu loin s il pleut.

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Would avoid .

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Anonymous

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Shade of trees. Pleasant enough people at reception.

Disliked Very run down. Toilets were a long way away and looked like something from the fifties! Washing up hut left to rot and was filthy. They couldn't find our booking for about 10 mins.

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Nous avons aimé la gentillesse des…

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ITAH I.

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Nous avons aimé la gentillesse des gérants, la possibilité de pouvoir se restaurer sur place dans un cadre très agréable au bord de la rivière. Un camping simple avec de grands emplacements. Nous reviendrons

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Absolutely nothing!…

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Anonymous

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Absolutely nothing!

Disliked Simply horrible!

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Niks, helemaal niks!…

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Anonymous

Electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Niks, helemaal niks!

Disliked Vreselijk! Andere woorden heb ik er niet voor! Sluiten deze camping, zo snel mogelijk!

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Dedicated quiet space Step-free or level access Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Moulins de la Vergne

9 Impasse du Moulin de la Vergne

Route de Colombiers

Pons

Charente-Maritime

France

17800

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

45.59602°N
0.53965°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The Château des Enigmes (five minutes’ drive) combines a splendid Renaissance castle with a pirate-themed treasure hunt featuring clues that take you through the surrounding woodland and on a petting farm. Also worth a peek is the castle’s Winter Garden, designed by Gustave Eiffel. Founded in the first century, the town of Saintes (25 minutes) is known for its Gallo-Roman monuments, including the imposing Arch of Germanicus, on a wide promenade on the banks of the Charente, and the ruins of an amphitheatre built within a small valley to take advantage of the area’s natural slopes. On the Gironde Estuary, the seaside resort of Royan (50 minutes) has sandy beaches such as the wide, sheltered Plage de la Grande-Conche, with rental outfits for watersports. Restaurants fringe the pretty marina, and modernist architecture lines Boulevard Aristide Briand.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Plage Des Nonnes 33.5 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Plage Des Vergnes 33.9 km Sea PoorPoorPoorGood
Plage De L'Arneche 34 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Plage De Suzac 34.8 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Plage De La Conche Sud 35.1 km Sea PoorGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Moulins de la Vergne have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Moulins de la Vergne dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Moulins de la Vergne? The Château des Enigmes (five minutes’ drive) combines a splendid Renaissance castle with a pirate-themed treasure hunt featuring clues that take you through the surrounding woodland and on a petting farm. Also … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Moulins de la Vergne?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8:30 a.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Moulins de la Vergne? From €16.32 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.